The Transportation Systems Surtax was an initiative in Orange County, Fla. to provide a 1% sales tax addition to help fund transportation projects and systems across the county. The measure, which was rejected by voters during the Nov. 2022 election, would have raised a projected $11.9 billion over 20 years, or $600 million annually for transportation infrastructure. This report provides information on how the measure would have benefitted county transportation systems while detailing the individuals and groups who supported and opposed the measure. The report also offers an analysis of the challenges faced by proponents and the strategies used to engage voters.
Case Study – Orange County, Florida – Transportation Systems Surtax (2022)